The Regal F.C. Half-time Conversation #3, Angeline Chua, the Trailblazer

“I think having the right kind of mindset where one’s football knowledge is consistently kept up to scratch is important, as is the availability of proper facilities,” says Angeline. “Seychelles and Singapore either lack one or the other. In Seychelles, the footballers have a decent understanding of football, but what holds Seychellois players back is the lack of decent pitches and their access to them. On the other hand, we have plenty of facilities and pitches in Singapore, but we lack the fire that will push our players upwards in the development of football—it’s a mindset shift that we need to flip”

Getting there with Anders Aplin by Junpiter Futbol

the AFC Cup after a brilliant start to the campaign. Towards the end of the season, the Cheetahs imploded and were made to rue their chances. However, Anders and his teammates were not about to let last season’s mishaps repeat this year.

“Last year, there were many cliques within Hougang United, and we weren’t united as a unit. This year, it’s been completely different. I feel like we are one team, where all of us have good chemistry, and we will fight for each other”

Singaporean Shaun Ye-arning for World Panna Championship Title

“It’s the explosion of emotions when you know you have just given someone a Panna—that move of tricking a defender to pass the ball deftly through them unguarded. That’s the beauty of the moment. When a celebratory crowd joins you on the court, loudly and passionately, it really is an extraordinary moment and the greatest feeling ever!”